Apex Remix

Apex Remix

Apex Remix leaders go around to all elementary classrooms giving lessons about being a leader and staying fit, Jan. 10.

It’s that time of year again when our elementary students are gearing up to participate in the annual Apex Remix event. Apex Team Leader Kickin’ it Kaylie talks to students about the event getting them excited for participating in an event to help their school, Jan. 10.

The students in grade K-6th will be asking peers to donate to the school for classroom supplies and funds. This event is a fun way to get the kids excited to contribute to the school while also staying active.

The goal of the Apex Remix is to bring value to elementary schools across the nation by helping the students with their leadership skills, fitness program and encouraging kids to donate to the school.

Fresno Christian has partnered with Apex for 4 years. Last year elementary made 22,000 dollars towards the school, and the goal for this year is exceeding last years earnings. The Apex Remix event comes to a close on the day of the event coming up on, Jan. 17. Make sure to donate in time!

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First year photojournalist, Danielle Foster ‘20, joined The Feather to further her writing and photography skills. She plans to go to a private university majoring in mechanical engineering, continuing her love of math and sciences. Foster maintains a 4.2+ GPA while serving in student leadership for two years and volunteering for school events. She is a member of CSF and mentors junior high peers in the Sister to Sister program. Foster went to South Africa this past summer on a missions trip; she was impacted by her visit to a squatter camp. Her photos will never be the same after watching children playing in gray water, people living in shacks with dirt floors that are the size of an average bedroom, wanting to capture the emotion in every picture.

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